Foods That Promote Hearing Health

Stock up on these nutritious foods that may also be good for your hearing.

When you think “hearing protection,” images like earplugs or noise canceling headphones may come to mind—not bananas and broccoli. But they can all make a difference! Foods that promote hearing health work by nourishing your body with essential vitamins and minerals. While they’re not a magical cure for hearing loss or a guarantee against hearing loss, these nutrients can help play a role in staving off damage and boosting your overall ear health.

Here are just a few foods that are good for your hearing and the nutrients that make it possible:

Avocado, dark chocolate, whole grains | Magnesium Magnesium is known for its neuroprotective effects, including its ability to help prevent or even treat hearing loss, especially when the damage is noise-induced. Its protective effects include preventing free radical damage and improving blood flow. You may be happy to know which foods deliver a high dose of magnesium, too, because they give you the perfect reason to add extra guac to your burrito and have that square of delectable dark chocolate for dessert!

Bananas, oranges, potatoes | Potassium Potassium regulates fluid in the body, and inner-ear fluids are crucial for hearing health. These fluids are rich in potassium, which is why it’s vital to get enough in your diet. Fortunately, it’s a pleasure to do so, since enjoying a sweet fruit salad or baked potato (regular or sweet) will help get you there.

B12-supplemented foods If you suffer from chronic tinnitus, vitamin B12 might help. Like Vitamin D, this last nutrient is mostly gained from supplementation, since it comes from bacteria. Dairy and meat farmers give B12 supplements to their livestock, so animal products contain the highest amount. You can also go straight to the source and take a supplement yourself from the vitamin aisle or look for it in fortified breakfast cereals and milks.

Load up your plate with these delicious foods that are good for your hearing—and share them with those you care about. As always, before making any changes to your diet, talk to your doctor to make sure the changes are ok for you. For more articles on hearing loss, head to our blog.

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